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The Heiress

A truly great motion picture.

1949 · NR · 1h 55m

Directed by William Wyler

7.8

TMDB audience score
294 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.

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Cast

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Catherine Sloper

  • Montgomery Clift
    Morris Townsend

  • Ralph Richardson
    Dr. Austin Sloper

  • Miriam Hopkins
    Lavinia Penniman

  • Vanessa Brown
    Maria

  • Mona Freeman
    Maria Almond

  • Ray Collins
    Jefferson Almond

  • Betty Linley
    Mme. Montgomery

  • Selena Royle
    Elizabeth Almond

  • Paul Lees
    Arthur Townsend

  • Harry Antrim
    M. Abeel

  • Russ Conway
    Quintus

  • David Thursby
    Geier

  • Nan Boardman
    French Maid (uncredited)

  • Loulette Sablon
    French Maid (uncredited)

  • Jack Chefe
    French Waiter (uncredited)

  • Ray De Ravenne
    French Waiter (uncredited)

  • Marcel De La Brosse
    French Porter (uncredited)